Araignée rouge, Steel sculpture in La Défense district, France
The red steel sculpture reaches 15 meters in height and weighs 75 tons, creating geometric forms against the modern buildings of La Défense.
Alexander Calder installed this monumental structure in 1976, selecting its precise location on the La Défense plaza during his final year of life.
The sculpture represents a connection between abstract art and industrial materials, demonstrating Calder's approach to transforming metal into expressive forms.
The sculpture stands outdoors on the Esplanade of La Défense, accessible via Metro Line 1, RER A, or several bus routes.
The structure received a complete restoration in 2016, returning it to its original Calder Red shade for the sculpture's 40th anniversary.
Location: Courbevoie
Inception: 1976
Creator: Alexander Calder
Made from material: steel
GPS coordinates: 48.89128,2.24161
Latest update: May 24, 2025 04:34
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